Grete Stern

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Argentinean, born Germany, 1904 - 1999

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The image depicts the head and part of the upper torso of a man captured in profile from the shoulders up. He is facing slightly to the right of the frame. His facial features include a defined jawline, slightly prominent cheekbones, and a straight nose, with a clean-shaven face. His hair is short and cropped close to the head, revealing a receding hairline. He is wearing a suit jacket with a dress shirt underneath, and a tie is visible. The background is plain and neutral, with no distinctive features.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Bertolt Brecht, 1933, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.3

Bertolt Brecht

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1933, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.3

The image shows a mannequin head with a woven hat on top and a pair of gloves on a textured surface. The color palette consists of grayscale tones. The mannequin head is in the center towards the top, and the gloves are placed neatly on the textured surface below.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Hat and Gloves, 1932, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.12

Hat and Gloves

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1932, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.12

The image shows a wire mesh with hairpieces forming a wave pattern. A bottle is placed below the hair on the right. The color scheme is monochromatic, with mainly black and white shades. The mesh is central, with hair placed diagonally on the top left half. A card with text is visible behind the mesh to the top left. The bottle is positioned in the lower right corner, partly hidden by the mesh.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Komol, 1932, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.1

Komol

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1932, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.1

The image displays a close-up of a person's upper body, focusing on their face and shoulders. The person is facing forward with a slight turn towards the side. Their face features include large eyes with eyeshadow, thin eyebrows, and full lips. The person has short, wavy hair styled neatly with a side part. They are wearing a high-collared blouse with delicate lace trim and holding a bottle labeled "Pétrole Hahn". The background includes patterned fabric with floral or leafy designs.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Pétrole Hahn, 1931, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.8

Pétrole Hahn

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1931, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.8

The image displays a glass filled with water holding small plants and leaves, including a long leaf and a stem with branch-like extensions. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring shades of gray. The glass is placed on a textured and striped surface, with a piece of paper underneath.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Glass with Leaf, 1931, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.2

Glass with Leaf

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1931, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.2

The image shows a large, crumpled piece of dark grey fabric with distinct folds and creases. The folds radiate outward in various directions, creating a textured, flowing pattern that fills the frame.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Maratti, 1931, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.4

Maratti

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1931, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.4

This image features two individuals lying closely together, with only their heads and shoulders visible. One person, lying on their back, has short, dark hair and a slightly tilted head, with their eyes gently closed. Their facial expression is serene, with a smooth, light complexion. They are wearing a sleeveless garment with horizontal stripes. The second person’s face is partially visible and is cradled by a hand. This person’s head rests against the shoulder of the first, and they appear to have a rougher skin texture. They wear a shirt with broad stripes, and their hand is gently resting on the side of their face. The background consists of natural elements like dried grass or straw.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Walter and Ellen Auerbach, 1931, printed before mid 1950s, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.199.1

Walter and Ellen Auerbach

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1931, printed before mid 1950s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.199.1

The image shows a close-up view of a person's face from the side. The person's head is slightly tilted and they are gazing slightly downward. Most of their facial features are visible, including the nose, mouth, and one eye. The person has dark, short, wavy hair. Their face is partially obscured by a netted fabric with a dotted pattern draped over the eye area. The person is wearing an elaborate hat decorated with feathers on the right side of the image. Beneath the chin, there is a glimpse of clothing with a polka dot pattern. The background is a plain, light color.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Pit with Veil, 1931, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.5

Pit with Veil

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1931, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.5

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and shoulders. The person is facing slightly to the right, with their head turned slightly towards the camera. The individual has a bald head, round glasses with thin metal frames, a strong jawline, prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips. They are wearing a textured dark garment at the neckline. The background shows a soft-focus reflection of the person's head, suggesting a mirror. The image is in grayscale, emphasizing the person's expression.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Bald Head, 1930, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.6

Bald Head

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1930, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.6

Two large eggs are shown in black and white. One egg is positioned on a textured wooden surface, while the other is on a smooth fabric surface slightly below. A fabric with a floral pattern is on the right side of the image.
ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach, Egg on End, 1930, printed 1985, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel), 2015.19.4534.9

Egg on End

ringl + pit, Grete Stern, Ellen Auerbach · 1930, printed 1985 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4534.9